Final Fantasy VII

 iOS
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Gaming Age
    Aug 31, 2015
    83
    The asking price, like most Square Enix titles on mobile platforms, is a little steep for what you get. But overall this is a pretty solid port, and the novelty of playing FF VII on a phone or tablet is enough to make me suggest picking this up.
  2. GamePro Germany
    Aug 30, 2015
    80
    It's just as fascinating as it was in 1997, but technically it could have been a much better port.
  3. Gamezebo
    Aug 27, 2015
    80
    I’m fond of being able to spend time with this game again, but it’s not going to replace my memories of playing the original, even as they grow hazier with the passage of time.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    Aug 25, 2015
    80
    It might not be the greatest port of Square Enix's masterpiece, but it's good enough to scratch your nostalgia behind the ears.
  6. TouchArcade
    Aug 24, 2015
    80
    As for the game itself, you can love it, you can hate it, and I've certainly done both over the last 18 years, but however you rank it in the overall series, I feel like it's hard to argue against it being a really good JRPG.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 30, 2015
    75
    A far from perfect porting for an iconic and still enjoyable jRPG.
  8. Atomix
    Sep 25, 2015
    75
    Final Fantasy on iOS adds some elements that could make the game more easy going and enjoyable for those who just want to remember the story or go through it without all the hard work. Square Enix could've performed better in the terms of controls though.
  9. 3DJuegos
    Aug 25, 2015
    75
    The very same and exceptional PSX JRPG adventure now on iOS devices. The poor control system implementation is a shame, but the game still manages to shine in almost every way.
  10. Vandal
    Aug 27, 2015
    70
    As an adaptation, Final Fantasy VII on iOS has room for improvement and it isn't particularly expensive. Still, the game as such is a masterpiece, and if you're ok with the flaws of this version, there's no doubt you will enjoy the experience.
  11. 148Apps
    Aug 23, 2015
    70
    There’s little reason to pick this version over the PC or even the PSN versions, but if you like the idea of reliving the 80+ hour epic on the go it’s not a bad choice.

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#21 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2015
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#24 Most Shared iOS Game of 2015

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 138 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 138
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 138
  3. Negative: 24 out of 138
  1. Hackattaque
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    there seems to be a lot of hate out there for this port (and the game as well) but I have to say I am really enjoying this on iOS. No thethere seems to be a lot of hate out there for this port (and the game as well) but I have to say I am really enjoying this on iOS. No the controls aren't perfect but it's the same story for other iOS ports of classics like chrono trigger, secret of mana and other FFs - they're worth the hassle to enjoy the game on the go. I also think people are forgetting how clunky the original game was. Picking out your way as a tiny polygonal blob through pre rendered backgrounds was never easy in the first place.

    Oh and frankly the option to max out your stats and turn off random encounters is a godsend for people who really do want to play it casually. Obviously it's not as pure an experience but a lot of people buying this will want to relive the experience without sinking months into it.    … Full Review »
  2. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this seventh game in the series.
  3. DinoBeam
    Aug 21, 2021
    4
    God I was so hyped for this, and the first few hours of the game that take place in the cyberpunk city TOTALLY live up to the hype. AfterGod I was so hyped for this, and the first few hours of the game that take place in the cyberpunk city TOTALLY live up to the hype. After that it is awful.

    First, it is so beautiful, each shop, each house, each room is hand drawn and unique, which makes the world feel so real, this is a special accomplishment [no assets used]. The city feels real. The grind feels well paced and fun. The art style with the music is complimentary.

    After you leave, you instantly feel that tugging in your heart that you should stop; seriously even with a guide and the speed and deathproof boosts that the Nintendo Switch version offers (which I forced myself not to use for 16 hours], even with that it feels like a lifeless hollow grind with no point. This game falls off a cliff taller than the one in Death Note. I do not joke. So many of the reccomendations from people are people who played it back in the day and use the annoying, time wasting, dumb grind as a way to wind down because they don't bother to deep breath or meditate so they can play a real game like Bloodborne or Dragon Quest IV on the DS.

    I seriously warn you that overall the game is **** and, if you can get it very cheep on sale, if you truly love jrpgs, I highly encourage you to get it just for the first few hours, because at first it really is actually as good as they say!    … Full Review »
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